Dearness Allowance

7th Pay Commission: Increased dearness allowance will come with July’s salary, check how to calculate DA hike

With the recent restoration of dearness allowance, employees and pensioners will now receive 28 per cent of their basic salary as DA and DR, respectively. 

Jul 17, 2021, 16:25 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: 28% dearness allowance approved, check rule for DA arrears

The dearness allowance of the central government employees has been increased to 28% of their basic salary. 

Jul 15, 2021, 17:05 PM IST

Breaking News: Modi Cabinet hikes the dearness allowance of central employees from 17% to 28%

The government on Wednesday approved to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) benefits to central government employees and pensioners from 17 per cent to 28 per cent.

Jul 14, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: 28% DA applicable from July 1: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and pensioners has been increased from 17 per cent to 28 per cent. 

Jul 14, 2021, 15:59 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Cabinet approves 28% DA, check how much your salary will increase

The central government had increased the dearness allowance by 4 per cent in January 2020, 3 per cent in June 2020 and 4 per cent in January 2021. 

Jul 14, 2021, 14:51 PM IST

Big decision to increase DA of central employees from 17 to 28% - Sources

The Modi cabinet has decided to increase the DA of central employees from 17% to 28%. According to sources, the cabinet has removed the ban on DA increase imposed during the Corona period.

Jul 14, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Update: DA hike likely to happen soon. Here’s how much salary you will get

This development comes at a time when the data from the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) was released and based on the data, it is assumed that the DA hike for the month of July is 3 percent.

Jul 12, 2021, 14:05 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Big Update: Here’s how much DA hike central govt employees will get in September

This further means that the 3 percent DA hike is supposed to be added to the actual Dearness Allowance and that will happen in September. Presently, the employees receive 17 percent DA and the DA for the month of July will also be added in the month of September. 

Jul 10, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Update: THESE 5 big changes will happen for central govt employees

According to the current update, the employees will get their due DA and DR in September which has been further delayed from July. 

Jul 09, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt takes 5 big decisions before DA hike restoration, check details

The Central government has come up with a slew of other benefits under the 7th Pay Commission that every central government employee must know.

Jul 09, 2021, 08:38 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Centre to restore dearness allowance benefits? Crucial meeting today

If both the decision goes in the favour of central government employees and pensioners, then they will be able to enjoy increased salaries and pensions starting September 2021. 

Jul 07, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

7th Pay Commission big update: Centre likely to take decision on restoration of DA Hike this week

Currently, the central government employees get a DA of 17 percent which has been effective since July 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the central government stopped the implementation of the DA hike last year. The employees have been getting a DA at the same rate and three increments are supposed to come with the upcoming DA hike. 

Jul 06, 2021, 17:17 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Good news for central govt employees regarding children education allowance

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has relaxed rules for claiming Child Education Allowance (CEA Claim Rule) to offer some respite to central government employees. 

Jul 03, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: DA hike delayed for central govt employees, likely to happen in September

The central government employees were expecting their DA in the month of July, but now they have to wait for two more months to avail of the benefits.  After the restoration of the DA and DR, the employees will get a hike in their salary. 

Jul 03, 2021, 12:08 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees may receive DA hike from THIS month

The increase in the DA of central government employees has now been suspended for over 18 months. The government had taken the step to save funds to deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 situation.

Jul 01, 2021, 12:53 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Will DA get restored from July 1? Check what FinMin has to say

The National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), the Union Ministry of Finance (Finance Ministry) and officials of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) were all set to meet on the issue of DA and DR on June 26.

Jun 27, 2021, 20:17 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Memo on resumption of DA to govt employees fake, says PIB

Around 52 lakh central government employees and 60 lakh pensioners were waiting for the special meeting which was scheduled for Saturday in regards payment of dearness allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) arrears.

Jun 26, 2021, 21:44 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees get THESE benefits even before today’s meet on DA arrears

The DA will be increased from the current 17% to 28% of the basic salary from July 1, 2021. However, even before the meeting, the government has introduced a slew of other benefits for central government employees under the 7th Pay Commission.

Jun 26, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: 60 lakh pensioners to get pension slips via WhatsApp, email

The crucial decision of the central government will also help retired employees to know about various 7th Pay Commission allowances, especially DA and DR arrears.

Jun 26, 2021, 12:53 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Crucial meet on DA, DR arrear benefits on Saturday, increased salary coming from July 1

A meeting between Central government servants' (CGS') representative body National Council of JCM, officials from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) and Ministry of Finance has been scheduled for this Saturday.

Jun 24, 2021, 13:17 PM IST